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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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